蔬菜
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- 蔬菜 (shūcài) is the standard Chinese word for 'vegetables,' covering all edible plant parts used in cooking.
- It is a noun, categorized as CEFR A1, and is essential for daily life, shopping, and health topics.
- The word is a compound of 'shū' (edible greens) and 'cài' (vegetable/dish).
- Commonly used with measure words like '种' (type) and verbs like '吃' (eat) or '买' (buy).
The term 蔬菜 (shūcài) is the comprehensive Chinese word for 'vegetables.' It encompasses all edible plants or parts of plants that are typically consumed as part of a meal, excluding fruits and grains in a culinary context. Linguistically, the word is a compound of two characters: 蔬 (shū), which specifically refers to edible greens or vegetables, and 菜 (cài), which can mean 'vegetable,' 'dish,' or 'cuisine.' Together, they form the standard noun used in both formal and informal settings to describe the entire category of vegetable produce.
- Etymological Breakdown
- The character 蔬 contains the 'grass' radical (艹) at the top, indicating its botanical origin. Historically, it distinguished wild greens from cultivated crops. The character 菜 also features the grass radical, emphasizing its nature as a plant-based food source. In modern Mandarin, 蔬菜 is the most precise way to say 'vegetables' as a category.
多吃蔬菜对身体有好处。 (Eating more vegetables is good for your health.)
In a biological sense, 蔬菜 refers to the roots, stems, leaves, or flowers of plants. In Chinese culture, the distinction between 'fruit' (水果) and 'vegetable' (蔬菜) is generally similar to Western standards, though some items like tomatoes (西红柿) or cucumbers (黄瓜) occupy a flexible space depending on whether they are eaten raw as a snack or cooked in a dish. Understanding 蔬菜 is fundamental for any learner, as it is a staple of the Chinese diet and a key vocabulary word for shopping, dining, and health discussions.
- Scope of Use
- It covers leafy greens (叶菜), root vegetables (根茎类), and even fungi (菌类) when sold in the vegetable market (菜市场).
超市里的蔬菜非常新鲜。 (The vegetables in the supermarket are very fresh.)
From a nutritional perspective, 蔬菜 are celebrated in Chinese medicine (TCM) for their various 'properties' (cooling, warming, or neutral). For example, bitter melon is considered 'cooling' (凉性), while ginger is 'warming' (温性). This categorization often dictates how 蔬菜 are paired in traditional Chinese cooking to maintain bodily balance (阴阳). Consequently, when a Chinese speaker talks about 蔬菜, they might be thinking not just about flavor, but also about the health benefits associated with specific types of produce.
- Grammar Note
- 蔬菜 is an uncountable noun in the sense that it represents a category. To count specific types, use '种' (zhǒng - kind/type), e.g., 三种蔬菜 (three types of vegetables).
我们需要买一些绿叶蔬菜。 (We need to buy some leafy green vegetables.)
Using 蔬菜 correctly involves understanding its role as a collective noun. In daily conversation, it often appears in contexts related to shopping, cooking, and health. Because it is a general term, it is frequently modified by adjectives to specify quality or type. Common modifiers include 新鲜的 (xīnxiān de - fresh), 有机的 (yǒujī de - organic), and 绿色的 (lǜsè de - green/eco-friendly).
- Common Verbs
- Typical verbs paired with 蔬菜 include 买 (mǎi - buy), 种 (zhòng - grow/plant), 洗 (xǐ - wash), and 切 (qiē - cut). For example: '他在花园里种蔬菜' (He grows vegetables in the garden).
这些蔬菜洗干净了吗? (Are these vegetables washed clean?)
When ordering food, you might use 蔬菜 to ask for vegetarian options, though the term 素菜 (sùcài) is more specific for 'vegetarian dishes.' However, asking '有什么蔬菜?' (What vegetables do you have?) is a perfectly natural way to inquire about the side dishes or available greens in a restaurant. In formal writing, 蔬菜 is used in discussions about agriculture, nutrition, and economics (e.g., 蔬菜价格 - vegetable prices).
- Measure Words
- Use '种' (zhǒng) for types, '斤' (jīn) for weight (500g), or '捆' (kǔn) for bundles. Example: '我买了两斤蔬菜' (I bought two catties of vegetables).
多吃各种颜色的蔬菜。 (Eat various colors of vegetables.)
In advanced usage, 蔬菜 can be part of compound nouns like 蔬菜汁 (shūcàizhī - vegetable juice) or 蔬菜沙拉 (shūcài shālā - vegetable salad). In the context of the 'Vegetable Basket Project' (菜篮子工程), a famous Chinese government initiative, the word represents the essential food supply for urban residents. This highlights the word's importance in social and political discourse regarding food security and cost of living.
- Sentence Structure
- Subject + 喜欢/不喜欢 + 吃 + 蔬菜. (Subject likes/dislikes eating vegetables.) This is one of the first patterns learners master at the A1 level.
我不喜欢吃绿色的蔬菜。 (I don't like eating green vegetables.)
The most common place to hear the word 蔬菜 is at a 菜市场 (càishìchǎng - wet market) or a 超市 (chāoshì - supermarket). Vendors will shout about their '新鲜蔬菜' (fresh vegetables) to attract customers. You will also hear it frequently in a domestic setting, where parents encourage children to eat their greens: '别只吃肉,多吃点蔬菜' (Don't just eat meat, eat more vegetables).
- Market Phrases
- '这里的蔬菜怎么卖?' (How are the vegetables here sold/What's the price?) or '这些蔬菜是今天刚采摘的。' (These vegetables were just picked today.)
老板,这捆蔬菜多少钱? (Boss, how much is this bundle of vegetables?)
In the media, 蔬菜 appears in health programs, cooking shows, and news reports about inflation or agricultural output. Doctors often use the term when giving dietary advice: '你的饮食中需要更多的蔬菜' (Your diet needs more vegetables). On social media, you might see influencers sharing recipes for '减脂蔬菜汤' (fat-burning vegetable soup) or '有机蔬菜脱水干' (dehydrated organic vegetable chips).
- Restaurant Context
- Waiters might ask: '您需要点一份时令蔬菜吗?' (Would you like to order a portion of seasonal vegetables?) This is a standard upsell in Chinese dining.
今天的时令蔬菜是菜心。 (Today's seasonal vegetable is choy sum.)
In schools, children learn about the importance of 蔬菜 in biology and health classes. It's a foundational word in the 'Food Pyramid' (食物金字塔) discussions. If you are watching a Chinese news broadcast about the economy, you might hear about the '蔬菜价格指数' (Vegetable Price Index), which is a key indicator of consumer inflation in China.
The most frequent mistake for beginners is confusing 蔬菜 (shūcài) with 菜 (cài). While they are related, they are not always interchangeable. 蔬菜 is strictly the botanical category of vegetables. 菜, however, has a much broader meaning. It can mean a specific dish (e.g., '这道菜很好吃' - This dish is delicious), or food in general (e.g., '买菜' - to go grocery shopping, which includes meat and eggs, not just vegetables).
- Mistake 1: Over-specification
- Saying '我买蔬菜' when you actually bought meat and fruit. In this case, '我买菜' is the correct, broader term.
Incorrect: 我去超市买蔬菜。(If you also bought milk and bread.) Correct: 我去超市买菜。
Another common error is using the wrong measure word. Beginners often use '个' (gè) for everything. While '一个蔬菜' might be understood, it is more natural to use '一种' (yī zhǒng) for a type of vegetable or '一个' for specific items like '一个西红柿' (one tomato). You cannot say '一个蔬菜' to mean 'one piece of vegetable' because 蔬菜 is a collective category.
- Mistake 2: Pluralization
- English speakers often want to add a plural marker. In Chinese, 蔬菜 covers both 'vegetable' and 'vegetables'. Never add '们' to 蔬菜.
Incorrect: 这里的蔬菜们很贵。 Correct: 这里的蔬菜很贵。
Finally, learners sometimes confuse 蔬菜 with 青菜 (qīngcài). 青菜 specifically refers to green, leafy vegetables (like bok choy). If you say you only eat 蔬菜, people think you are healthy. If you say you only eat 青菜, people might think you are a very strict vegetarian or only like leaves!
Understanding the nuances between 蔬菜 and its synonyms helps in achieving fluency. While 蔬菜 is the most formal and broad term, several other words are used in specific contexts.
- 蔬菜 vs. 菜 (cài)
- 蔬菜 is the noun for the plant category. 菜 is more versatile, meaning 'dish' or 'food' in general. Example: '川菜' (Sichuan cuisine) vs. '新鲜蔬菜' (fresh vegetables).
妈妈做的菜里有很多蔬菜。 (The dishes Mom makes have many vegetables in them.)
- 蔬菜 vs. 青菜 (qīngcài)
- 蔬菜 is all vegetables (including potatoes, onions, carrots). 青菜 usually refers to green leafy vegetables specifically. In some regions (like Shanghai), 青菜 refers specifically to Bok Choy.
Another related term is 素食 (sùshí), which means 'vegetarian food' or 'vegetarianism.' While 蔬菜 are the components, 素食 is the dietary category. Similarly, 野菜 (yěcài) refers to wild vegetables gathered from nature, which are often considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine for their unique flavors and perceived health benefits.
- 蔬菜 vs. 瓜果 (guāguǒ)
- 瓜果 refers to melons and fruits. While some 'guā' (like cucumbers) are technically 蔬菜 in cooking, they are categorized under 瓜果 in botanical or wholesale contexts.
多吃蔬菜和水果。 (Eat more vegetables and fruits.)
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我喜欢吃蔬菜。
I like to eat vegetables.
Subject + 喜欢 + 吃 + 蔬菜.
这是什么蔬菜?
What vegetable is this?
Using '什么' to ask for the name of the vegetable.
妈妈买蔬菜。
Mom buys vegetables.
Simple SVO structure.
蔬菜很好吃。
Vegetables are delicious.
Adjective '好吃' describing the noun.
我不吃蔬菜。
I don't eat vegetables.
Negative '不' before the verb '吃'.
这里有蔬菜吗?
Are there vegetables here?
Question with '吗'.
蔬菜是绿色的。
Vegetables are green.
Basic color description.
我要买一点蔬菜。
I want to buy some vegetables.
Using '一点' to mean 'some/a little'.
这些蔬菜非常新鲜。
These vegetables are very fresh.
Using '非常' to intensify the adjective '新鲜'.
多吃蔬菜对身体好。
Eating more vegetables is good for the body.
Pattern: 对...好 (good for...).
超市里的蔬菜很贵。
The vegetables in the supermarket are expensive.
Locative '超市里' modifying the noun.
他每天都吃蔬菜。
He eats vegetables every day.
Using '每天都' for habitual action.
你会做这种蔬菜吗?
Do you know how to cook this kind of vegetable?
Measure word '种' for types.
我不喜欢这种蔬菜的味道。
I don't like the taste of this kind of vegetable.
Noun phrase '蔬菜的味道'.
我们要洗干净蔬菜。
We need to wash the vegetables clean.
Resultative complement '干净'.
桌子上有很多蔬菜。
There are many vegetables on the table.
Existential sentence with '有'.
医生建议我多吃新鲜蔬菜。
The doctor suggested I eat more fresh vegetables.
Verb '建议' (suggest) followed by a clause.
这种蔬菜含有丰富的维生素C。
This kind of vegetable is rich in Vitamin C.
Formal verb '含有' (contain).
为了减肥,她只吃蔬菜沙拉。
To lose weight, she only eats vegetable salad.
Purpose clause '为了...'.
农民在田里种了很多蔬菜。
Farmers planted many vegetables in the fields.
Locative '在田里' indicating where the action happens.
这种蔬菜可以生吃,也可以煮着吃。
This vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked.
Pattern '可以...也可以...'.
虽然他不爱吃蔬菜,但为了健康还是吃了。
Although he doesn't like vegetables, he ate them for his health.
Conjunction '虽然...但...'.
这种蔬菜的价格最近涨了很多。
The price of this vegetable has risen a lot recently.
Noun phrase '蔬菜的价格' as the subject.
洗蔬菜的时候要多泡一会儿。
When washing vegetables, soak them for a bit longer.
Time clause '...的时候'.
有机蔬菜虽然贵,但更安全。
Organic vegetables are expensive, but they are safer.
Contrastive structure with '虽然...但...'.
这家餐厅以新鲜的时令蔬菜闻名。
This restaurant is famous for its fresh seasonal vegetables.
Pattern '以...闻名' (famous for...).
我们需要提高蔬菜的自给率。
We need to improve the self-sufficiency rate of vegetables.
Formal noun '自给率' (self-sufficiency rate).
长期不吃蔬菜会导致营养不良。
Not eating vegetables for a long time can lead to malnutrition.
Verb '导致' (lead to/result in).
这些蔬菜是经过严格检验的。
These vegetables have undergone strict inspection.
Passive-like structure '是经过...的'.
这种蔬菜在北方很常见,但在南方很少见。
This vegetable is common in the north but rare in the south.
Contrast between '常见' and '很少见'.
冷冻蔬菜的营养价值并不比新鲜的低。
The nutritional value of frozen vegetables is not necessarily lower than fresh ones.
Comparison pattern '并不比...低'.
蔬菜的种类繁多,可以满足不同的口味。
There is a wide variety of vegetables that can satisfy different tastes.
Idiomatic expression '种类繁多' (wide variety).
蔬菜基质栽培技术大大提高了产量。
Vegetable substrate cultivation technology has greatly increased yields.
Technical compound '基质栽培' (substrate cultivation).
政府实施了蔬菜储备制度以稳定物价。
The government implemented a vegetable reserve system to stabilize prices.
Formal verb '实施' (implement) and '稳定' (stabilize).
蔬菜中农药残留的问题引起了社会关注。
The issue of pesticide residues in vegetables has attracted social attention.
Abstract subject '农药残留的问题'.
这种野生蔬菜具有极高的药用价值。
This wild vegetable has extremely high medicinal value.
Formal adjective '极高' and '药用价值'.
蔬菜产业的规模化经营是未来的趋势。
Large-scale operation of the vegetable industry is the future trend.
Economic term '规模化经营' (large-scale operation).
不同种类的蔬菜对生长环境的要求各异。
Different types of vegetables have varying requirements for their growth environment.
Formal expression '各异' (each is different).
通过深加工,蔬菜的附加值得到了提升。
Through deep processing, the added value of vegetables has been enhanced.
Economic term '附加值' (added value).
蔬菜的跨区域调运保障了城市的供应。
Cross-regional transportation of vegetables ensured the city's supply.
Formal noun '调运' (transportation/dispatch).
蔬菜品种的改良不仅关乎口感,更关乎粮食安全。
The improvement of vegetable varieties is not only about taste but also about food security.
Structure '不仅关乎...更关乎...'.
在饥荒年代,这些野菜曾是人们赖以生存的蔬菜。
In times of famine, these wild greens were the vegetables people relied on for survival.
Relative clause with '赖以生存' (rely on for survival).
蔬菜市场的波动往往反映了宏观经济的细微变化。
Fluctuations in the vegetable market often reflect subtle changes in the macroeconomy.
Abstract verb '反映' (reflect).
这种蔬菜的栽培历史可以追溯到汉代。
The cultivation history of this vegetable can be traced back to the Han Dynasty.
Idiom '可以追溯到' (can be traced back to).
蔬菜的保鲜技术是冷链物流中的关键环节。
Vegetable preservation technology is a key link in cold chain logistics.
Technical term '冷链物流' (cold chain logistics).
从田间到餐桌,蔬菜的每一个环节都需严格把控。
From field to table, every link in the vegetable supply chain must be strictly controlled.
Idiomatic phrase '从田间到餐桌'.
蔬菜的多元化消费需求推动了农业结构的调整。
Diversified consumer demand for vegetables has driven the adjustment of the agricultural structure.
Complex causal relationship in a formal sentence.
这种蔬菜的独特风味源于其生长地特有的土壤成分。
The unique flavor of this vegetable stems from the specific soil composition of its origin.
Formal verb '源于' (stem from/originate in).
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
多吃蔬菜 (eat more vegetables)
各种蔬菜 (various vegetables)
新鲜的蔬菜 (fresh vegetables)
买蔬菜 (buy vegetables)
洗蔬菜 (wash vegetables)
切蔬菜 (cut vegetables)
炒蔬菜 (stir-fry vegetables)
煮蔬菜 (boil vegetables)
蔬菜市场 (vegetable market)
蔬菜汁 (vegetable juice)
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
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वाक्य संरचनाएँ
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Uncountable as a category; use '种' to count types.
No difference in Chinese.
- Using 蔬菜 when you mean a specific dish.
- Adding '们' to make it plural.
- Forgetting the tones: saying 'shucai' with flat tones.
- Confusing 蔬菜 with 水果.
- Using '个' as the measure word for the category.
सुझाव
Variety is Key
Eat different colors of 蔬菜 to get a full range of vitamins.
Market vs Supermarket
Wet markets usually have fresher 蔬菜 than supermarkets.
Don't Overcook
Stir-fry 蔬菜 quickly to keep them crunchy and nutritious.
Measure Words
Always use '种' when talking about varieties of 蔬菜.
Seasonal Eating
Chinese people prefer '时令蔬菜' (seasonal vegetables) for better taste.
Wash Thoroughly
Always wash 蔬菜 to remove potential pesticide residues.
Learn Specifics
After learning 蔬菜, start learning names like 土豆 and 西红柿.
Tone Accuracy
Practice the 1st and 4th tone transition in shūcài.
Radical Recognition
The 艹 radical is your best friend for identifying vegetable names.
Ordering Food
Ask '有什么时令蔬菜?' to get the best greens in a restaurant.
याद करें
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Leafy greens often symbolize growth and freshness.
Stir-frying (炒) is the most common way to prepare 蔬菜.
Southern China has a much wider variety of leafy greens available year-round compared to the North.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"你最喜欢吃什么蔬菜? (What is your favorite vegetable?)"
"你觉得这里的蔬菜新鲜吗? (Do you think the vegetables here are fresh?)"
"你会做蔬菜沙拉吗? (Do you know how to make vegetable salad?)"
"今天的蔬菜多少钱一斤? (How much are the vegetables per catty today?)"
"你每天吃多少蔬菜? (How many vegetables do you eat every day?)"
डायरी विषय
写一写你今天吃了哪些蔬菜。 (Write about what vegetables you ate today.)
描述一下你家乡的蔬菜市场。 (Describe the vegetable market in your hometown.)
你认为吃蔬菜对健康有什么好处? (What do you think are the health benefits of eating vegetables?)
如果你有一个菜园,你会种什么蔬菜? (If you had a vegetable garden, what would you grow?)
谈谈你对有机蔬菜的看法。 (Talk about your views on organic vegetables.)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it includes roots like carrots and tubers like potatoes.
It's better to say '一种蔬菜' (one type) or name the specific vegetable.
蔬菜 is the category; 菜 is broader and can mean a dish or any food.
Yes, it is primarily treated as a vegetable in cooking.
有机蔬菜 (yǒujī shūcài).
Rarely; most vegetables are cooked for safety and tradition.
捆 (kǔn).
蔬菜多少钱一斤?
In a culinary context, yes, it is sold and eaten as a vegetable.
No, use 素食 (sùshí) for vegetarianism.
खुद को परखो 180 सवाल
Write 'I like vegetables' in Chinese.
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Say 'shūcài' with correct tones.
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Listen to 'Māma mǎi shūcài'. What did Mom buy?
Translate: These vegetables are fresh.
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Ask 'How much are the vegetables?'
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Listen: 'Wǒ yào mǎi yī jīn shūcài.' How much did they buy?
Translate: My diet needs more vegetables.
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Describe why vegetables are good for health.
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Listen: 'Jīntiān de shíshū shì báicài.' What is the seasonal vegetable?
Translate: The price of vegetables fluctuates.
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Talk about your favorite way to cook vegetables.
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Listen: 'Nóngyào cánliú shì gè wèntí.' What is the problem?
Write about the importance of the vegetable industry.
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Discuss the impact of pesticides on vegetables.
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Listen: 'Shūcài de fùjiāzhí dédàole tíshēng.' What was improved?
Write 'fresh vegetables' in Chinese.
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Say 'I eat vegetables every day.'
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Listen: 'Zhè shì shūcài.' What is this?
Translate: I like to drink vegetable juice.
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Tell someone to eat more vegetables for health.
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Listen: 'Wǒ xǐhuān chī shūcài shālā.' What do they like?
Translate: He grows vegetables in the garden.
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Say 'I want to buy some vegetables.'
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Listen: 'Zhè zhǒng shūcài hěn kǔ.' How does it taste?
Translate: Organic vegetables are more expensive.
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Discuss the benefits of seasonal vegetables.
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Listen: 'Shūcài jiàgé bōdòng hěn dà.' What is large?
Write 'I buy vegetables' in Chinese.
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Say 'What vegetable is this?'
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Listen: 'Wǒ bù chī shūcài.' Does the speaker eat vegetables?
Translate: I don't like the taste of vegetables.
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Say 'These vegetables are very fresh.'
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Listen: 'Qǐng xǐ yīxià shūcài.' What should be washed?
Translate: I eat vegetable salad every day.
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Ask 'What kind of vegetables do you have?'
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Listen: 'Shūcài tāng hěn hǎo hē.' What is good to drink?
Write 'vegetable' in Chinese characters.
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Say 'I don't like vegetables.'
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Listen: 'Shūcài hěn guì.' Are they cheap?
Translate: I want to eat fresh vegetables.
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Say 'I bought three types of vegetables.'
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Listen: 'Shūcài xǐ gānjìngle.' Are they washed?
Translate: He only eats vegetables.
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Say 'Vegetables are good for your health.'
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Listen: 'Wǒ mǎile yīxiē lǜyè shūcài.' What kind of vegetables?
Write 'eat vegetables'.
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Say 'Vegetables are delicious.'
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Listen: 'Shūcài.' What word was said?
Translate: I like green vegetables.
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Say 'I eat vegetables every day.'
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Listen: 'Shūcài hěn piányi.' Are they expensive?
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Summary
蔬菜 is the essential umbrella term for all vegetables. While '菜' can mean a general dish or food, '蔬菜' specifically refers to the plant-based produce category. Use it when discussing health, nutrition, or grocery shopping for greens.
- 蔬菜 (shūcài) is the standard Chinese word for 'vegetables,' covering all edible plant parts used in cooking.
- It is a noun, categorized as CEFR A1, and is essential for daily life, shopping, and health topics.
- The word is a compound of 'shū' (edible greens) and 'cài' (vegetable/dish).
- Commonly used with measure words like '种' (type) and verbs like '吃' (eat) or '买' (buy).
Variety is Key
Eat different colors of 蔬菜 to get a full range of vitamins.
Market vs Supermarket
Wet markets usually have fresher 蔬菜 than supermarkets.
Don't Overcook
Stir-fry 蔬菜 quickly to keep them crunchy and nutritious.
Measure Words
Always use '种' when talking about varieties of 蔬菜.
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一两
B1Fifty grams; a Chinese unit of weight (approx. 50g).
一斤
B1Half a kilogram; a Chinese unit of weight (approx. 500g).
一袋
B1A bag of.
少一点儿
A2A bit less.
多一点儿
A2A bit more.
一口
B1A mouthful; a bite; a small amount (of food or drink).
一瓶
B1A bottle of.
一碗
B1Measure word for a bowl of food.
一盒
B1A box of.
一杯
B1Measure word for a cup of liquid.